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The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

3.0 star property

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A bar area with wooden furniture, a clock, and shelves with bottles and glasses.
An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, a wooden fence, and a building with a white facade and a pitched roof.
A hotel lobby with a patterned carpet, wooden doors, and a chandelier.
A traditional building with the name "Bell Inn" on its facade, featuring a classic architectural style with a tiled roof and multiple chimneys.
A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red armchair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Reviews

7.4 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Business services
  • Bar

Explore the area

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King Street, Thetford, England, IP24 2AZ
  • Place, Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Charles Burrell Museum
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Dad's Army Museum
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Airport, Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Double Room

A neatly made bed with white linens and a gray throw, flanked by two nightstands with lamps, in a room with patterned wallpaper and a wooden headboard.

Double Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(21 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A neatly made bed with white linens and a blue throw blanket, flanked by two bedside tables with lamps, in a room with floral wallpaper and a window with curtains.

Single Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Twin Room

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Superior Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a red armchair, and a view of the outdoors through a window.

Superior Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Family Room (for 4)

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, bedside lamps, a framed picture on the wall, and a window with curtains.

Family Room (for 4)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and a 24-hour front desk. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a garden.
The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns offers 46 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. This Thetford inn provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us they can't get enough of the helpful staff at The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life. Features include free WiFi in public areas and free self parking, plus a restaurant.
  • Free WiFi
  • Free self parking
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Amenities include 3 meeting rooms and a terrace
  • Steps from Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life and Charles Burrell Museum
  • Pets welcome for a fee
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. There are 3 meeting rooms available. The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns also features a terrace, a garden, and room service (during limited hours). Self parking is free.

This 3-star Thetford inn is smoke free.

Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Traditional architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 10 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Pet fee: GBP 10.00 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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The Bell Hotel Thetford by Greene King Inns Reviews

Reviews

7.4

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 152 out of 549 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 194 out of 549 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 113 out of 549 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 61 out of 549 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 549 reviews

7.6/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

6.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Frienldy Staff great food
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

rupert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great old hotel / pub with links to the TV show Dad's Army. The old part is atmosphric while the new part is comfy and modern. Great location in centre of town overlooking the river.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Maxine

Disliked: Amenities
The bar was stocked with plenty of choice
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Really nice hotel and pub. All staff really nice
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

David

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
was O.K but the place needs some TLC
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Simon

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Property is very dated, but Staff all helpful and attentive
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Toby

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I would like My room clean and tidy when I return from where I’m going out to Norwich, I would like my room tidy when I get back and the bathroom clean and I believe that The Hotel needs a reverb and new carpets and new bathroom suites apart from that the staff are amazing. I couldn’t fault him at all the food was fantastic and the staff are very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Richard

Liked: Staff & service
Very dated hotel. It’s clean but looks very tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Polly

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel team were very friendly, the room was immaculate, the bed very comfortable, facilities good, location convenient and all well organised for reasonable cost.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

ROBERT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Having stayed a few years ago and been satisfied, this time it's plain to see that this hotel needs revamping and some money spent on it, i thought everything was tired, although not the hotels fault the locals were not the best type if you know what i mean, the location has worsened since my last visit, Thetford seemed very run down so no more visits from me.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Agata

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place and dog friendly! I always stay there when competing in Thetford area.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Yes pet friendly lovely staff they should be very proud of their staff
Thank you for my breakfast love isla
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Alan

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
To be fair the building has great potential but needs a bit ( lot) of TLC & money to upgrade rooms & public areas. The room was kept as clean as it could be but was tired.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Staff & service
Staff always friendly and rooms exactly what I expect for the value. Have stayed before, will continue to stay there in the future
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good meet at reception, room was clean, warm , perfectly adequate. WiFi consistent but weak.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place to stay food great
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice historic building right in the centre of town
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The building is falling apart!! The windows are Single glazed so it was so noisy and the actual window frames were rotten so there were massive gaps in the window. I tried pugging the hoes with tissue but it did little good! The staff were friendly and helpful, the food was average at best. The bed itself was comfortable and clean
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Toby

Yes
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It had a lot of character and we liked the location and the staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had no idea how many social problems there were in Thetford. All of this marked our stay from being attacked by vicious loose dogs to loud drunks in the high street. Our room needed new windows but was otherwise adequate. If they are all like then a serious programme of investment is needed. Bar food was mostly nice and easy. Frequently though it was unstaffed as the kitchen is miles away. Why not give service to a KP and use walkie-talkies? Dog treats appreciated. We wanted to go to the church but found it was long closed down and to cap it off we found a dead swan which i reported. Sadly we will never return to Thetford.
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff. They were very helpful when it came to answering to our requests. All staff were very friendly. Speedy and easy check in and excellent value.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

mark

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Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We have stayed here before. So we got what we expected a nice comfortable stay
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice friendly welcome and helpful staff, good food Great Breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2024

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